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    The Family
    The Family
    The Family
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    The Family

    By Dyanne Davis

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    The Family is the fourth part in the Lunchtime Quickies series. In this continuing saga, Serena and Ross have but the memory of their awful first date behind them and have had a successful do over.

    With their worst date behind them Ross thought they were on their way to being a happy couple. He forgot about Serena's fear of commitment. He could think of a hundred things that he would enjoy without the constant struggle. But none of those things would beat a second of being with Serena. He loves her, and that's not likely to change.

    Serena can't believe that Ross is in love with her. Her life is complicated. She's just like her father in all matters, or so she's been told. And that include matters of the heart. But there is something about Ross that makes her want to stop being her father's double. As their relationship progresses, Ross is determined to get to know Serena's family, including her father. He's aware Serena remains hesitant about meeting is family or introducing him to hers. All of that is about to change, because Ross knows where they're headed.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDyanne Davis
    Release dateAug 4, 2016
    ISBN9781370780990
    The Family
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    Dyanne Davis

    Author’s information Award winning author, Dyanne Davis lives in a Chicago suburb with her husband Bill, and their son Bill Jr. She retired from nursing several years ago to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a published author. An avid reader, Dyanne began reading at the age of four. Her love of the written word turned into a desire to write. Her first novel, The Color of Trouble, was released July of 2003. It won her an Emma for Favorite New Author of the year. The book was re-released by Genesis Press Feb 09 Her second novel, The Wedding Gown was released in February 2004 and was chosen by Blackexpressions as a monthly club pick. The book was an Emma finalist in March 2005 for Steamiest Romance, and for Book of the Year. The Wedding Gown was also a finalist for Affaire de Coeur Reader’s poll. Since then her books have consistently made finalist. With 15 novels in print, The Critic released in May 08 was a 4 1⁄2 stars Top Pick and was nominated for Romantic Times award for Best AA Romance Book of 2008. Dyanne is also published in Love Stories Magazines. Dyanne has been a presenter of numerous workshops. She hosts a local cable show, The Art of Writing, in her hometown to give writing tips to aspiring writers. She has guests from all genres to provide information and entertainment to the audience. She has hosted such notables as USA Today Best Selling erotica author, Robin Schone and New York Times bestselling author of the vampire huntress series L. A Banks. Dyanne writes under F. D. Davis for her new vampire series and ALL paranormal works. Her first vampire novel, In the Beginning was released in June of 2007 the second in the series, In Blood we Trust was released in November of 2008. Lest Ye Be Judged was released in 2010 and is available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel. When not writing you can find Dyanne with a book in her hands, her greatest passion next to spending time with her husband Bill and son Bill Jr. Whenever possible she loves getting together with friends and family. A member of Romance Writers of America, Dyanne served two terms as Chapter President for Windy City. Dyanne loves to hear feedback from her readers. You can reach her at davisdyanne@aol.com. She would love for you to visit her website and sign her guest book. www.dyannedavis.com Http://dyannedavis.blogspot.com Her alter ego ADAM OMEGA can be reached at adamomegavampire@aol.com His web address: www.adamomega.com

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      The Family - Dyanne Davis

      The Family

      Dyanne Davis

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      THE FAMILY

      Toying with the lazy Susan on her kitchen table, Serena sat across from Ross wondering why she was on the verge of giving in. She'd never introduced her father to anyone she was dating. Most guys hadn't cared. Ross did. Touching the carousel made her want to introduce Ross to her Mother. It was the craziest thing but she could swear as she spun the lazy Susan around she could hear her mother scolding her to stop playing with the one that had sat on their kitchen table for years. Her mother would scold and her father would come to her, kiss the top of her head and have a spin. Then the two of them would laugh so hard that pretty soon everyone had to have a spin before her mother would reach for the nearest towel and start whacking all of them, her father included. It was one of those memories that brought her comfort.

      As she played with the carousel she realized how the thing helped her to hang on to the happy childhood memories. It was probably the reason her mother had had bought it for her, one of the many housewarming gifts she’d given her when she’d purchased her home. With a sigh she acknowledged how important her parents and her siblings were to her, so were her friends, especially Jules. Why was she so hung up on not getting to know those whom Ross was close to? She should want that connection. More importantly, she should feel glad that he wanted it also.

      She allowed her thoughts to drift a bit longer. What the heck was happening with her and Ross? Falling in love, came the softly whispered voice of her subconscious. The thought was at once exhilarating and terrifying. Ross wanted so much from her while she wanted only him. Would it even be possible to have a relationship where you never saw or talked to your family or friends? She smiled knowing she wouldn’t want to ever exclude those she loved from her life. But she didn’t know if she was ready to give Ross Carte Blanche into every aspect of her life, even if he wanted to do that with his.

      A new chapter in their relationship, which was what he’d called it. She should have known he meant it literally. Since she’d agreed more than a week ago to the completion of the meeting of families and friends he was changing, becoming more…how should she put it? More pushy. Yes, that was it. At the moment he was steering the conversation toward when she would meet the rest of his friends. Of course he was right. They had waited much too long for her to show her gratitude to his friends for all the trouble they'd gone to for their first date. They must think her rude at this juncture. Then of course there was the matter of the rest of Ross's family and hers. He wasn't letting up on the subject. In truth, he was wearing her out. She was out of excuses. She stared at him wondering how their story would play out. At last she gave a weary sigh. Are you done?

      You’re being so quiet. Things are never good when you’re doing that.

      She brought her gaze up to meet his. Ross had aroused her curiosity. Why would you think that?

      Because of the subject and your silence. You’re inevitability trying to find ways to not be a part of my life, to not meet my family, to not meet my friends. You’re not sure if you want to be included in those areas of my life.

      What the heck. Was Ross now a mind reader? She reached for his hand and gave him a tentative smile. Stop trying to second guess me.

      I will if you stop trying to make excuses to keep us from moving forward.

      I wasn’t aware that was what I was doing?

      'Right."

      I'm serious.

      Rolling his eyes, Ross laughed. That’s the one thing about you that drives me insane. I know that you’re serious. Yet, you couldn’t be more…well you couldn’t be doing more to keep us at a standstill if you were trying. I’m flabbergasted by your maneuvers. What are you afraid of? You’ve already met several of my friends. You’ve said a dozen times that you wanted to get together with the rest of them. She was giving him her tuning out look. That wouldn’t do. He was serious and he needed her to tune in. He’d been more than patient.

      "Serena, it’s been months. It’s getting a bit ridicules that I have to keep making excuses about why we can’t, or won’t join my friends

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